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Acne Scars
Shriners Children's offers treatment for acne scars, which are the result of inflamed blemishes caused by skin pores engorged with excess oil, dead skin cells and bacteria.
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Pruritus
Pruritus is simply the medical term for itchy skin, which can affect children following a burn injury or skin graft.
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Purpura Fulminans
Purpura fulminans is a rare, serious blood clot condition which appears as a purple rash or patch on the skin, usually following an illness like chicken pox or strep throat. This is an emergency which may need surgery.
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Dermatomyositis
Dermatomyositis is a rare autoimmune disorder that inflames healthy muscle tissue, causing weakness. Treatment at Shriners Children's may include physical therapy, speech therapy, medication or surgery.
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Hypertrophic Scars
Hypertrophic scars are raised and often related to burn injuries. They are thick, impairing mobility and function. We use the latest techniques to reduce size and improve appearance.
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Dr. Chuck and the Pod People
https://shriners-production-cd.azurewebsites.net/en/News-and-Media/News/2021/01/Dr-Chuck-and-the-pod-peopleIt’s a Saturday afternoon and Charles Goldfarb, M.D., is in his basement cracking himself up. Upstairs, his wife, Talia, knows exactly what’s going on: Her husband is editing his podcast again.
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We're Here if You Need Us
https://shriners-production-cd.azurewebsites.net/en/News-and-Media/News/2020/07/Were-here-if-you-need-usThrough the evolving COVID-19 outbreak, Shriners Hospitals are closely monitoring updates from local and national health authorities and will continue to follow their recommendations.
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Maren Conrad Paints Fine Art Piece to Benefit Children
https://shriners-production-cd.azurewebsites.net/en/News-and-Media/News/2020/12/Maren-Conrad-paints-fine-art-piece-to-benefit-childrenWorld-renowned muralist and fine artist Maren Conrad created a fine art piece that is being auctioned off as part of Shriners Hospitals for Children — Northern California’s Gift of Care fundraiser.
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Spotlight on Tarra Curran, Virtual Haunted Walk Co-Chair
https://shriners-production-cd.azurewebsites.net/en/News-and-Media/News/2020/10/Spotlight-on-Tarra-Curran-Virtual-Haunted-Walk-co-chairTarra Curran, along with her husband, John, is co-chairing the Boston Shriners Hospital’s first ever Virtual Haunted Walk. Scheduled from October 25 to November 2, participants can walk from wherever they want, all while supporting and advancing the hospital mission.
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Family Ties Strengthen Bond With Fraternity, Hospital
https://shriners-production-cd.azurewebsites.net/en/News-and-Media/News/2022/05/Ohio-Shriner-ReflectionFor John Bull Jr., the word “Shriner” is synonymous with family because of the wrap-around care that Shriners Children's provides.
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